In 2019, Joyce McConnell was named the first woman president in Colorado State University's more than 150-year history. Then, over last summer and after a mutual agreement with the CSU System Board of Governors, her tenure of only three years came to an end. The decision to let McConnell go was not only a shortsighted move for the university in a number of ways, but it also comes at a time when women's voices need to be elevated.

A red wave was all pundits talked about in regard to the 2022 midterms, but when the votes were counted, it turned out to be more like a red drop.  The Democratic Party has many different voting blocs to be thankful for this post-election holiday season, but one they should be the most thankful for is the youth voters of America. 

The college basketball season has arrived in Fort Collins. There are big questions about the Colorado State University men's basketball team and how they will perform after making an NCAA tournament appearance at the end of last season.  However, a bigger question regarding college basketball in Fort Collins might be why the CSU women's team does not get more support from the student section and the Fort Collins community.

Starting the 2022 fall semester without a university president has been tough on the Colorado State University community. That is why CSU is proud to announce its new university president, who will be filling the position after Joyce McConnell left in June. The search was intense, and the university search committee wanted to hear from all stakeholders of CSU. The search committee knows they have made the right decision in their pick. 

Colleges and universities in America are known for being enormous money suckers. With a plethora of leadership positions, high-quality amenities and constant renovation, there is another part of college universities that takes up a lot of money: Art.   Colleges spend good money to have their campus decorated with art.  

A perfect storm of COVID-19 and graduating seniors crippled Ram Ruckus, the official student-led group that supports Colorado State University athletic teams at games, right as it was starting to flourish.  This year, hopefully before basketball season, Ram Ruckus is looking to make a return. 

We're nearly two years into President Joe Biden's term, and America has been witness to enormous legislative accomplishments from the Democratic president and Democratic Congress. Despite having the fourth equally split Senate in American history, Biden has found a way to get the job done and deliver to the American people. The United States Senate is a difficult place for the Democratic trifecta to get legislation passed because legislation requires a majority vote to pass, and with the Republican Party's reluctance to do anything for the American people, it is an uphill battle.

College football is one of the greatest privileges as an American, and there is nothing better than spending your Saturday in a parking lot by your favorite college stadium tailgating. Tailgating is an art, and when done right, the outcome of the game does not really matter. Here are four ways to make your tailgate experience one to remember.

The presidential Fall Address and University Picnic returned to The Oval on the Colorado State University campus for the first time since 2019 after its cancellation in 2020 as a result of the pandemic and being held on the West Lawn of the Lory Student Center in 2021. A lot has changed for CSU since this speech was last given, including the person giving the speech. 

The Colorado State University football team had another disappointing weekend inside Canvas Stadium, but as with any home game, there was a constant bright spot: CAM the Ram. Game days are work days for CAM, as he is there for Ram Walk, alumni center activities and the football game itself.  

Too often in life, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. The Colorado State University Off-Campus Life and City of Fort Collins Party Registration program is a good start to a common problem, but it needs improvement.  The party registration system is part of the city's town-gown programs, said Greg Over, community liaison specialist for Off-Campus Life.